PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1884. 51 



Boss-shire. 



13. Edderton Society. — Convener, W. E. Catley of Edderton, Eoss-shire ; 



Secretary, James Ross, Balblair. Edderton, Eoss-shire. Granted 1882. 



14. Wester Eoss Horticultural Society. — Convener, Sir Kenneth S. 



Mackenzie of Gairloch, Bart.; Secretary, David Munro, 65 High 

 Street, Dingwall. Granted 1881. 



RULES of competition. 



1. Competitions may take place in the different parishes for Cottages and 

 Gardens, or for either separately. 



2. The occupiers of Lodges at Gentlemen's Approach Gates and Gar- 

 dener's Houses are excluded, as well as others whom the Committee con- 

 sider, from their position, not to be entitled to compete. The inspection 

 must be completed by the 1st of October. In making the inspection, the 

 Conveners may take the assistance of any competent judges. 



3. It is left to the Committee of the District to regulate the maximum 

 annual rent of the Cottages, which may, with the garden, be from £b to £7. 



4. To warrant the award of full Premiums, there must not be fewer than 

 three competitors in each class. 



5. A person who has gained the highest Premium cannot compete again. 



6. If the Cottage is occupied by the proprietor, the roof must be in good 

 repair ; if the roof is thatch, it must be in good repair', though in the occu- 

 pation of a tenant. The interior and external conveniences must be clean 

 and orderly — the windows must be free of broken glass, clean, and affording 

 the means of ventilation. Dunghills, and all other nuisances, must be 

 removed from the front and gables. In awarding the Cottage Premiums, 

 preference will be given to Competitors who, in addition to the above requi- 

 sites, have displayed the greatest taste in ornamenting the exterior of their 

 houses, and the ground in front and at the gables. 



7. In estimating the claims for the Garden Premiums, the judges should 

 have in view : — The sufficiency and neatness of the fences and walks ; the 

 cleanness of the ground ; tlie quality and choice of the crops ; and the 

 general productiveness of the garden. 



8. Reports, stating the number of Competitors, the names of successful 

 parties, and the nature of the exertions which have been made by them, 

 anust be transmitted by tlie Conveners to the Secretary 07i or before the 1st 

 November next. 



9. When a grant has expired, the District cannot apply again for aid for 

 five years. 



Parislies desirous of these Premiums must lodge applications with the 

 Secretary on or before the 1st November next. 



Section 2.— MEDALS FOR COTTAGES AXD GARDEXS 



Oil GAIJDEX rr.ODUCE. 



The Society will issue annually two Minor Silver Meilals to 

 a limited Jiuniber of local Associations or individuals, who at 

 their own expense establisli J'rcniiunLs for Cottages or (Jardens 

 under £15 of lient. The IMedals may be awarded for best 

 kept Cottage, and best kept Garden or i'lower Hot, or CJarden 

 J'roduce. 



Local Associations or individuals desirous of thtse Medals, nuist lodge 

 ay})lication8 with the Secretary on or before the 1st November next. The 

 eduls are given for live consecutive years. 



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